Behind the Steel Curtain
We go over the lines on FanDuel Sportsbook and pick out our favorite Steelers-Browns player props for Week 12.
Following a 12-round bout against the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers now focus on another AFC North opponent, the Cleveland Browns. It will be a short week for both sides as the two meet for primetime on Thursday Night in Cleveland. While these two could not be more different in terms of this season, sparks will undoubtedly fly when these two clash.
Speaking of sparks, hopefully, we can spark a victory with a few of our favorite player props to consider for the Steelers’ Week 12 matchup against the Browns on Thursday Night Football.
The Steelers QB1 comes into this contest after yet another 200+ pass-yard game, even against a stingy Ravens defense. Now, he will get the chance to do it against a struggling Cleveland side giving up 226.5 pass yards per game so far this season.
The undefeated QB has not failed to surpass this line thus far in his time with the black and gold. In fact, the closest he has gotten to the mark is his 195-yard performance against the Washington Commanders two weeks ago. While the weather does not look ideal, 186 seems slightly disrespectful to Wilson. Think of it this way: this line is much closer to his floor than it is to his ceiling.
Ever since Jaylen Warren worked through his early season injury bug he has been on an absolute tear for Pittsburgh. Whether it be in the run game, the passing game, or both, Warren is back to 2023 form.
With his line at 52.5 against the Browns, Warren should likely smash this number. With his health back to normal and his production high, Warren should see an increase in snap share. The Oklahoma State product is averaging 70.25 yards rushing plus receiving per game in that stretch. With it looking to be a gloomy night in Cleveland, the Steelers backs will likely get plenty of runs and check-down passes from Russell Wilson.
Jameis Winston has been solid for the Browns over his three starts this season only throwing an interception in just of the three contests. The problem here is that he threw three interceptions in that one game. That game happened to be against statistically the best defense in the NFL the Los Angeles Chargers.
Now, Winston will see the second-best defense statistically in the Steelers. The Steeler’s pass rush has caused quarterbacks fits all season long and even forced Lamar Jackson into an interception last week. Of their ten games played this season, the Steelers have failed to bring in an interception in just three outings. Expect them to come at Winston fast and furious knowing his performance against Los Angeles two weeks ago.
